Boys Literacy Scavenger Hunt

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Boys LiteracyScavenger Hunt
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1. What are the four categories of content in
this booklet?

• About This Guide
• Why Boys?
• Strategies for Success
• References and Resources for Further Reading.
  (p. 1)

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2. What percentage of boys describe themselves as
non-readers by the time they enter secondary
school?

• 50 (p. 5)

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3. According to Moloney (2002) what is a good
book for a boy?

• A good book for a boy is one he wants to read.
  (p. 8)

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4. Name your two favourite strategies from
Michael Smith and Jeffrey Wilhelms suggestions
on page 10.

• 5. What is the secret that we have to let boys in
  on?
• Boys need to be let in on the secret of what
  happens when we read and write. We need to
  examine processes that are often hidden or left
  unspoken and make them clear and explicit. (p.
  16)

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6. How can the arts bring literacy to life for
boys? (2 ways)

• The arts can be used to explore ideas, to convey
  meaning, and to enhance understanding. (p. 22)

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7. What does Let them talk do?

• It appeals to boys need for social interaction.
  (p. 26)

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8. What is the foundation for literacy
development?

• Oral language is the foundation of literacy
  development. (p. 29)

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9. Whats an activity that you could do with
your students to introduce them to critical
literacy?

• Analysis of sports broadcasts (p. 36)

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10. What Insight does Australian author Steve
Biddulph give us about what boys learn?

• Australian author Steve Biddulph believes that
  boys learn teachers and not subjects. (p. 46)

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Other Themes

• Keep it real authentic situations (p. 37)
• Get the Net Use the computer to motivate boys
  (p. 40)
• Assess for success (p. 43)
• Drive the point home Engaging parents in boys
  literacy. (p. 49)
• Build a school-wide focus (p. 52) to develop a
  school environment that appeals to boys.